Station 1

Adaptations Power-point #1

Go through the power-point slides and fill in your notes.

After watching the power-point and taking notes, match the vocabulary terms to the definitions at the bottom of your notes page.

Station 2

Symbosis FoldableComplete the foldable by using the below information.

Make sure to include the definition and an example.

How Do We Relate?

Many organisms have developed a close relationship with another organism of a different species. Such close interaction is defined as symbiosis. In symbiotic relationships, one or both members receive some benefit from the interaction. This benefit could be food or protection. There are three types of symbiotic relationships: commensalism, mutualism, and parasitism.

If you watch nature shows, you may have noticed that sharks have a relationship with a fish called a remora. In this relationship, the shark does not benefit. The remora, however, gets scraps the shark creates. This relationship is called commensalism. In commensalism, one species benefits but the other is not affected.

In some relationships, both organisms benefit. Take for example, the clownfish and sea anemone. The clownfish hides safely in the anemone, relying on the stinging ability of the tentacles to protect it. The anemone benefits because the clown fish catches food and shares the scraps with the anemone. When both organisms benefit, the relationship is mutualism.

Another symbiotic relationship occurs when one organism benefits and the other is harmed. This is called parasitism. An example of parasitic relationship is a tick taking a blood meal from a dog.

Stations 3

Animal Adaptations Power-point 2

Go through the power-point slides and fill in your notes.

Station 4

Adaptations Foldable

Complete the two foldables using your notes and the information below: